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Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.9. This rug is presumably made by Kurds of the Ahl-i-Haq...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m
Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m

Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the g...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm
Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm

Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm

Located in New York, NY

A rare and magnificent vintage Mohtasham rug featuring an intricate geometric design and exceptionally fine craftsmanship, dating to circa 1960. This handmade piece showcases superb ...

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1960s West Asian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug
1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug

1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Rectangle Knotted Room Size Antique Purple Wool – Art Deco 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic shift of the p...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Located in London, GB

This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 19" x 21".

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19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Malayer Runner 4.96m x 1.10m
Antique Malayer Runner 4.96m x 1.10m

Antique Malayer Runner 4.96m x 1.10m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A wonderful antique Malayer runner, woven circa 1900. This runner features an all over design of stylised botehs on a rich indigo field. Finely woven with lovely wool quality and fab...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'

Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'

Located in Dayton, OH

Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans. Dimensions: 106" x 144"

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Gul Rug - Muted Apricot & Sage Geometric Tribal Wool Area Rug
Antique Turkmen Gul Rug - Muted Apricot & Sage Geometric Tribal Wool Area Rug

Antique Turkmen Gul Rug - Muted Apricot & Sage Geometric Tribal Wool Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite antique Turkmen rug features a classic all-over Gul (octagonal medallion) design, characteristic of traditional nomadic weaving. Rendered in a sophisticated, muted pal...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a remarkably detailed all-over repeating geometric pattern across a deep indigo blue field. The dense, intricate field pattern...

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Early 20th Century Tajikistani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Room Size Wool Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug
1920s Room Size Wool Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug

1920s Room Size Wool Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920 Art Deco Chinese Rug 9' x11' 6" This circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco rug Is a 9' x 11' 6" hand-knotted green wool carpet featuring a heavy, lustrous pile. It reflects the modernis...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Purple Open Field Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Room Size Rug
1920s Antique Purple Open Field Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Room Size Rug

1920s Antique Purple Open Field Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco carpet represents a fascinating historical period when American-owned firms in China produced thick, plush wool rugs specifically tailored for Weste...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172
Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172

Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite Persian Sarough rug from the 1970s showcases traditional craftsmanship, blending luxurious wool with silk highlights for a stunning visual and tactile experience. Prof...

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1980s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Maya Blue, Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz, Colorfest, Evenly Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary mater...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1920s Green Floral Medallion Haute Modern Knotted Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Green Floral Medallion Haute Modern Knotted Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Green Floral Medallion Haute Modern Knotted Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring 5' 10" x 8' 6", this piece features a vibrant and harmonious green ground and matching border. Hand-knotted with t...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart
Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart

Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

About this Piece This monumental, palatial 25 x 22 ft rug is a true conversation piece and a significant item of Hollywood memorabilia. This specific hand-knotted, oversized contempo...

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2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Deep Blue Field Pictorial "Shan Shui" Knotted Chinese Peking Rug
1920s Antique Deep Blue Field Pictorial "Shan Shui" Knotted Chinese Peking Rug

1920s Antique Deep Blue Field Pictorial "Shan Shui" Knotted Chinese Peking Rug

Located in New York, NY

This circa-1925 hand-knotted wool Antique Chinese Peking rug (6' 1" x 8' 8") features a deep blue field with a pictorial "Shan Shui" landscape design, incorporating cranes, trees, an...

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1920s Chinese Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63

Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Celebrate artistry and history with this unique handmade vintage Persian Tabriz rug, featuring a detailed portrait of John F. Kennedy. Crafted in the 1970s, this wool rug measures 1....

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1970s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite antique Persian Kashan (Keschan) rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a timeless piece of Persian artistry. Its intricate floral design and high-quality craftsmanship ma...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.2. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani lattice...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 1900s Meshed Conversational Animal Motif Statement Rug Details rug no. j5036 size 10' 1" x 13' 5" (307 x 409 cm) rug type Meshed,Pictorial

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Early 20th Century Medieval Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Pink Floral Open Field Modernist Knotted Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Pink Floral Open Field Modernist Knotted Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Pink Floral Open Field Modernist Knotted Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

A stunning room-sized Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring 8' 10" x 11' 5", this piece features a saturated pink ground that serves as a vibrant canvas for the era'...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

The Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, hand-knotted from pure silk and premium wool. Designed in Lohr, Bavaria by the Djoharian Design...

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2010s Nepalese Khotan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.

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Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exceptional Antique Oushak rug is a masterpiece of late 19th Turkish craftsmanship. Featuring a sophisticated and rare muted teal field, the rug is adorned with an intricate, al...

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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Traditional Small Antique Beige Geometric Knotted Chinese Ningxia Rug
1880s Traditional Small Antique Beige Geometric Knotted Chinese Ningxia Rug

1880s Traditional Small Antique Beige Geometric Knotted Chinese Ningxia Rug

Located in New York, NY

This late 19th-century (circa 1880) Chinese-Ningxia rug, features a soft, hand-spun wool pile with a distinctive ivory-based field and restrained, symbolic motifs. Measuring approxim...

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1880s Chinese Other Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 23''.

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Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Distressed Persian Kashan Rug in Faded Red and Greige, circa 1920s
Antique Distressed Persian Kashan Rug in Faded Red and Greige, circa 1920s

Antique Distressed Persian Kashan Rug in Faded Red and Greige, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s with a romantically faded rose-red field and an intricate allover floral design now softened to muted greige tones. Multiple finely drawn...

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm
18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm

18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Palatial Elegance – Oversized Ziegler Mahal Rug (545 x 396 cm / 17.9 x 13 ft) A Grand Statement in Palatial Design Redefine your interior with this exceptional palatial rug, a mast...

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Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool.  Design: Transitional Ousha...

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2010s Indian Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m
Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m

Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An outstanding antique Malayer runner, handwoven circa 1900. The design features three large pistachio green Herati medallions on a deep indigo field of linked Botehs. Lovely wool qu...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Heriz wool rug with a red field and blue accents with an all-over medallion design. Measures: 9'2" x 11'6".

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a finely woven Persian senneh rug. 19'' x 22''

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20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows
Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows

Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows

Located in New York, NY

Striking pair of mid-20th-century wool pillows depicting the pride of persia with 2 fierce lions and a 2 bright symbolic suns. Each cushion features a richly detailed hand-stitched...

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Mid-20th Century Futurist Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Square Wool Rug Handmade In Blue With Floral Design
Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Square Wool Rug Handmade In Blue With Floral Design

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Square Wool Rug Handmade In Blue With Floral Design

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This beautifully hand-knotted Sultanabad square wool rug features a serene light blue background adorned with multicolored designs. Enhance your space with a touch of artistry and el...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug Transform your home with this handmade antique Persian style Kashan rug, a piece that combines history and artistry. This stunning piece me...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Very Fine Luxurious New Indian Rug
Wonderful Very Fine Luxurious New Indian Rug

Wonderful Very Fine Luxurious New Indian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice new rug with beautiful decorative indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.

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2010s Indian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Mid-Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Mid-Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

72024 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 12'05. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a testament to the enduring artistry and heritage of Anatolian weaving...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...

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1880s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag is a captivating piece from the 1940s. Measuring 1.3’ x 4.1’ (42cm x 127cm), it exhibits intricate craftsmanship and unique char...

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1940s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug
Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice new rug with beautiful decorative Indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.

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2010s Indian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta

Located in Norwalk, CT

Enhance your space with this vintage Sultanabad style rug. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a navy blue field with oversized palmettes and floral vines in earthy terr...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lilian Rug in Blush Pink with Allover Floral Design, circa 1920
Antique Persian Lilian Rug in Blush Pink with Allover Floral Design, circa 1920

Antique Persian Lilian Rug in Blush Pink with Allover Floral Design, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Lilian rug handwoven circa 1920, distinguished by a soft blush-pink field covered in an allover design of flowering vines and blossoms rendered in slate blue, ivor...

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Jajim Striped Banded Kilim Rug Blanket
Antique Jajim Striped Banded Kilim Rug Blanket

Antique Jajim Striped Banded Kilim Rug Blanket

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A beautiful antique Jajim Kilim. Handwoven by women of the Shahsavan tribe. Very good condition. Jajim are very thin - more like a blanket than a rug. Th...

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1940s Azerbaijani Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave
1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave

1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave

Located in New York, NY

1875 Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave( 7' x 8' 9" 213 x 267 ) Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave, Country of Origin: Continental, Circa Date: 1875. This exquisite piece...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136
Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136

Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug from the 1920s: Dimensions: Size: 2.9’ x 4.6’ (90cm x 143cm) Shape: Rectangular Material and Condition: Crafted from wool, this rug ensure...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug
Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug

Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Bashir rug with a repeated pattern with octagons, each woven with several stylized floral patterns in crimson and indigo set against a brown ba...

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Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Yei Rug 2.1' x 3.4', 1910s - 2B66
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Yei Rug 2.1' x 3.4', 1910s - 2B66

Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Yei Rug 2.1' x 3.4', 1910s - 2B66

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Dive into the cultural heritage of Native American art with this antique Yei wool rug, handmade in the 1910s. Measuring 2.1 ft x 3.4 ft (64 cm x 104 cm), this captivating piece featu...

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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Antique Purple Floral Modernist Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Oval Rug
1920s Antique Purple Floral Modernist Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Oval Rug

1920s Antique Purple Floral Modernist Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Oval Rug

Located in New York, NY

This piece employs a striking contrast between its deep purple background and bright green frame. These rich, non-traditional tones are characteristic of the high-quality synthetic c...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Antique Vibrante Red Field Spray Floral Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Antique Vibrante Red Field Spray Floral Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Antique Vibrante Red Field Spray Floral Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

This piece is a classic representation of carpets woven between the World Wars specifically for the Western market. It is crafted with a thick, heavy weave and features a vibrant red...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug
Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice new rug with beautiful decorative indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.

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2010s Indian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a rich crimson field surrounded by a thin gold inner border and a wide dark indigo border. Overlaid across the entire field...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A remarkable early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a fabulous central medallion with a stylized floral cross, living amidst a field of even more stylized flowers and scrolling v...

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1930s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Silk Isfahan Rug
Authentic Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Silk Isfahan Rug

Authentic Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Silk Isfahan Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Isfahan rug is a fine example of the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry for which Isfahan rugs are renowned. Woven with a luxurious combination of wool and...

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Early 2000s Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1920s Traditional Blue Open Field Floral Bird Knotted Antique Chinese Peking Rug
1920s Traditional Blue Open Field Floral Bird Knotted Antique Chinese Peking Rug

1920s Traditional Blue Open Field Floral Bird Knotted Antique Chinese Peking Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique Chinese Peking rug is an early 20th-century, 8' 2" x 9' 10" piece characterized by a traditional blue-and-white color palette and an open field design. It is hand-knott...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag 1.3' x 2.5', 1910s - 1N33
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag 1.3' x 2.5', 1910s - 1N33

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag 1.3' x 2.5', 1910s - 1N33

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique Persian Kurdish bag from the 1910s is a stunning collectible piece that reflects traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 1.3 feet (40 cm) in width and 2.5 feet (76...

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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

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52668 Antique Turkish Heriz Rug, 08'05 x 12'01. The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Heriz rug embodie...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

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